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Donated deer hides benefit disabled veterans

The Elks Veterans Leather Program uses the hides to make gloves & therapy materials for veterans, thanks to donated deer hides.

December 2, 2025

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2026 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

Iowans can buy 2026 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2025 expire on Jan. 10.

December 2, 2025

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Doe harvest registry

Hunters interested in working with farmers to harvest additional does are encouraged to sign up with the Iowa Doe Harvest Registry.

December 2, 2025

Iowa Waste Exchange

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Iowa’s Deer Exchange Program, deer donation

Hunters may sign up as a deer donor or recipient with the Iowa Deer Exchange.

December 2, 2025

Whitetail buck standing among trees looking back over his left shoulder.

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DNR announces 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant cycle

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants offer financial support for Iowa cities/counties' outdoor recreation projects. Apply: 12/1/25-3/6/26.

December 2, 2025

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Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.

December 2, 2025

Chronic Wasting Disease

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Deer gun seasons important for chronic wasting disease sample collection

The Iowa DNR will be partnering with Iowa deer hunters to collect tissue samples to monitor for chronic wasting disease during the upcoming gun seasons.

December 2, 2025

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Safety first, during the gun deer seasons

For an expected 100,000-plus deer hunters, the long wait is almost over, Iowa’s gun deer seasons are right around the corner.

December 2, 2025

Whitetailed deer in snowy underbrush.

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Iowa’s busiest deer seasons are almost here

Iowa’s most popular deer hunting seasons start this weekend, when more than 100,000 hunters take to the timber for the long-awaited gun seasons.

December 2, 2025

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Iowa’s pheasant hunting Thanksgiving tradition 2025

Pheasant hunting has been as much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday for generations of Iowans, as cranberries and stuffing.

November 25, 2025

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Essential Fall tree care tips

Late fall to winter is ideal for tree pruning. Dormant pests, no leaves, and better structural visibility make it the perfect time.

November 21, 2025

Pruning a tree with a hand saw in colder weather.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 11/20/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

November 20, 2025

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New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents 2025

Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024.

November 18, 2025

Snowmobiles driving on a trail through a snowy winter scene.

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Summer seasonal Water Patrol Officer positions open

The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau are positions of high responsibility.

November 18, 2025

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Iowa Wildlife Action Plan Revision available for public comment

Iowa NR is seeking comments on the second comprehensive review and revision to the State Wildlife Action Plan.

November 18, 2025

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